Archive Index: August 2006
Archive: August 2006
Is New Sesame Street Character Too Girly?
This month, Sesame Street introduced a new female character, Abby Cadabby. Abby, a fairy in training, wears pink, carries a magical wand crowned with a pom-pom -- and is creating some controversy: Is she an important addition to the largely male monster cast, or is she too much of a girly-girl?
Read a response from the Sesame Workshop, "Don’t Judge a Fairy by Her Wings" -- then share your own opinion.
Back-To-School Homework
It's back to school time, and we’re handing out homework for the whole family: As kids head back to classes, and routine returns to family life, take some time to re-establish the media rules for your household. Read out guidelines -- then share your own back-to-school media rules below!
Back-to-School Movies
Check out our top picks of back-to-school movies -- then share your own favorites. Did you love High School Musical as much as we did?
Survivor: Gone Too Far?
This season's Survivor will divide teams by race. The show, which airs Sept. 14, will break the group into blacks, whites, Latinos and Asians.
What do you think? Is this a gimmick gone to far? Are do you suddenly find yourself wanting to tune in? Read the story from AP, then share your opinion here.
Explaining the News to Our Kids
How do we talk with our kids about the images and content of recent world events? The wall-to-wall media coverage of both the attempted plane bombings and the war in Lebanon can trigger anxieties --especially with repetitive viewings on local news (where most kids still get their information) and on the Internet.
But depending on your kids' ages and temperaments, a good talk may be good medicine. Having kids keep scared feelings to themselves can be more emotionally damaging than open discussion, say the experts at The NYU Child Study Center.
Here are a few guidelines to help you manage the news with your family:
